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Yellow Rice & Black Bean Salad

Chipotle peppers turn up the heat on a colorful rice dish brimming with black beans. It can be served hot or cold.—Rose Rodwell, Bergen, New York
Yellow Rice & Black Bean Salad
Yellow Rice & Black Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling
  • Makes
    12 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Directions

  • Place three teaspoons cumin in a small skillet; cook over medium heat for l minute or until aromas are released. Stir in lime juice and oil; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine turmeric and remaining cumin. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the water, rice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Cool. Stir in onions and half of the lime juice mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the rice mixture and remaining lime juice mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 126 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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  • JulieJDurham
    May 8, 2012

    We loved the variety offered by this filling rice dish-the only thing we are intending to change the next time we make it will be to cut down on the cumin. Althougth it was delicious it was a little spicier than we're used to.

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